February's ICC Player of the Month Nominees Announced

The ICC has announced the nominees for the Player of the Month award for February, highlighting exceptional performances from players like Sahibzada Farhan, Will Jacks, and Shadley van Schalkwyk. In the women's category, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Fatima Sana, and Arundhati Reddy have also made the list. This article delves into their remarkable achievements during the T20 World Cup and other international matches, showcasing their contributions to the sport. Read on to learn more about these cricket stars and their impressive statistics.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 16, 2026, 16:26 IST

ICC Player of the Month Nominees for February

Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan, England's all-rounder Will Jacks, and American fast bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February. According to a media release from the ICC, Sri Lankan batter Harshitha Samarawickrama, Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana, and Indian seam bowler Arundhati Reddy are among the nominees in the women's category.

Outstanding Performances in T20 World Cup

Sahibzada excelled in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, achieving a record total score that surpassed other batsmen. Will Jacks and van Schalkwyk also delivered remarkable performances. All three players were included in the ICC Team of the Tournament announced at the end of the event, with van Schalkwyk named as the 12th player.

Sahibzada Farhan's Impressive Stats

Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan): This aggressive opener scored 383 runs at an average of 76.60 and a strike rate of 160.25 across seven T20 internationals during the tournament. He broke the record for most runs in a single edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and became the first player to score two centuries in the same edition against Namibia and Sri Lanka.

Will Jacks' Dual Impact

Will Jacks (England): Jacks showcased his skills with both bat and ball, amassing 192 runs at a strike rate of 173.21 in nine T20 internationals, while also taking 11 wickets at an economy rate of 8.04, helping his team reach the tournament semifinals. He received the Player of the Match award four times.

Shadley van Schalkwyk's Bowling Prowess

Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA): In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, van Schalkwyk took 13 wickets at an economy rate of 6.80 over four matches. He was the leading wicket-taker during the group stage, claiming four wickets for just 25 runs against both India and Pakistan, followed by three wickets for 21 runs against the Netherlands.

Women's Category Highlights

In the women's category, Harshitha Samarawickrama played a crucial role in winning the ODI series against the West Indies with two half-centuries, while Fatima Sana delivered impressive all-round performances in both ODIs and T20s. Arundhati Reddy emerged as the leading wicket-taker in India's T20 series victory in Australia.

Harshitha Samarawickrama's Contributions

Harshitha Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka): The left-handed batter scored 171 runs at an average of 57.00 and a strike rate of 60.85 in three ODIs, helping Sri Lanka defeat the West Indies 2-1. She finished as the highest run-scorer in the series with innings of 66, 35, and 70.

Fatima Sana's All-Round Performance

Fatima Sana (Pakistan): In two ODIs against South Africa, Fatima scored 57 runs at a strike rate of 126.66 and took two wickets. She was the top run-scorer in the T20 internationals played in South Africa, scoring 90 runs in the first match and an unbeaten 47 in the third match, along with two wickets.